Black Coffee for Prevention of developing Type 2 Diabetes

More and more benefits are turning up with a favorite morning treat- that some would call necessary fuel for even getting out of bed.

It turns out, though, that this morning staple that is considered a dessert in etiquette circles has the power to protect people from type 2 diabetes.

For those who can’t even think about starting their day without fueling up on a cup of hot coffee, there is a reason to keep chugging the caffeinated powerhouse beverage.

In a study out of Qingdao University’s Department of Epidemiology, researchers found an inverse correlation between coffee and development of type 2 diabetes. What they found was that as a person’s coffee consumption increased, their risk of diabetes plummeted.

They also found that the more coffee a person drank, the more shielded overall they were long term from developing the disease.

Now it should be said that the biggest risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes is the consumption of sugar, so if you are after the protective benefits of coffee- don’t “doctor” it up with a ton of cream, sugar, syrups, or other additives.

Plain, black coffee is the ticket. While researchers found that caffeine did play a role in the reduction of risk of diabetes development, they also found that even decaffeinated coffee had protective powers as well, insulating people with as much as a 30 % reduced rate of developing diabetes when consuming at least 1 cup per day.

Almonds, Another Food against Muscle & Joint Pain

Almonds- The riboflavin in these perfect nuts is frequently the most effective way to eliminate muscle and joint pain. Also, they are very effective in easing the pain of menstrual cramps without having to resort to medications that will make a person drowsy.

Tonics for Energy Support

Feeling run-down and stressed-out? Does it seem you always catch whatever is going around? You may want to consider taking a daily tonic. Also known as adaptogens, these nontoxic, plant-based substances help to bolster your body's natural defenses and increase its ability to cope with normal daily stress. When taken long term, tonics may help support energy and maintain immunity. Popular tonics include:

1.    Ashwagandha. This traditional herb (Withania somnifera) from India is much used in ayurvedic medicine, where it is valued as a general tonic and adaptogen.

2.    Eleuthero. Formerly called Siberian ginseng, eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus) is a distant relative of true ginseng. It can be useful for alleviating exhaustion, fatigue from heavy workloads and lack of energy. Look for products that are standardized for eleutheroside content.

3.    Reishi. This distinctive, woody mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) is too bitter to be eaten, but can be taken in supplement form. Reishi is recommended in traditional Chinese medicine for increasing resistance and extending life, and has been studied for its ability to support normal immune health.

4.    Rhodiola. Also known as arctic root, rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) contains a group of distinctive compounds that are at least partially responsible for the plant's remarkable properties - including anti-fatigue, anti-stress, antioxidant and immune-supporting effects. It is useful for acute stress, to support optimal mood and for memory health.

You should be able to find all these herbal products in health food stores - choose the one that best meets your needs, follow package directions, and give it about six to eight weeks to see how it helps. You can take tonics indefinitely, but some herbalists suggest taking a two-week-long break every three months to help maintain the tonic's effectiveness. If you have hypertension or diabetes, talk with your physician before adding these herbs to your routine.

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Soluble Fiber for help in reducing High Cholesterol Level

Reducing cholesterol with soluble fiber! The American Heart Association recommends that people who are unsuccessful in lowering their cholesterol through lifestyle changes boost their intake of soluble fiber to 25 grams each day. Good sources of soluble fiber include legumes such as peas and beans; cereal grains such as oats and barley and vegetables and fruits such as carrots, apples, and dried plums (prunes).

Clove to help Detox your Liver & other Digestive Problems

·        In earlier civilizations, spices were treasured not just for their flavor, but also for their medicinal properties...

 

·        Today, our society relies so much on "medical advancements" that we've lost touch with the natural healing properties of spices.

 

·        For example, did you know that cloves can help to detox your liver?

 

·        In a study published in the Tanta Medical Sciences Journal, researchers gave clove extract to mice that were exposed to toxic levels of alcohol.

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·        What they discovered is that the clove oil protected the liver from alcohol-induced damage.

 

·        But that's not all...

 

·        They also recorded highly elevated levels of antioxidants in the mice as a result!

 

·        In fact, it turns out that cloves have the highest measured antioxidant level of all spices and herbs!

 

·        Cloves are also helpful in soothing digestive problems like gas, parasites, indigestion, and bloating.

 

·        Here's how to take advantage of the powerful health benefits of cloves...

 

·        >>> Add whole cloves to rice, curries, sauces, or poked into ham and poultry while it's cooking.

 

·        >>> Steep a tea bag and one whole clove to make a delicious "detox tea".

 

·        >>> Take one drop of clove oil added to tea each day for 3 days as part of a whole body cleanse